I figured more people would rate my stuff if it was longer. So here it is!
Disclamer Inuyasha charaters aren't mine. MY characters, how ever, are MINE.
Chapter 2 An Unexpected Gift, and A Small Mistake
Kagome walked uneasily into the office, apprehensive and nervous. She had worn the apple scented perfume again, like Miroku told her to, and hoped it would have the same effect like it did yesterday.
"Good Morning, Kagome-chan. I hope you will have a wonderful day," Sango greeted her with a warm smile. "Do you know where your desk is?"
"Yes, Sango-chan. Domo." Kagome smiled at the beautiful girl, then thinking of something suddenly. "Sango, do you think I will have to go to the Taisho Winter Ball?"
Kagome hoped so. She had always wanted to go- she had never been one of the lucky 100 people to get chosen randomly. She had entered every year.
"It depends on what Sesshomaru wants to do, really." Sango said. "He's taken this girl called Zouo for the past two years, but she seemed to be getting on his nerves. Last time he spoke of the ball, he said he was 'looking into the matter.' I don't exactly know who he is taking. But Kagome, he wanted to talk to you as soon as you got in this morning. I'll call him to let him know you're here." Sango picked up her desk phone and pressed a button, and Kagome walked swiftly towards Sesshomaru's office door.
"You wanted to see me?" Kagome asked, as she walked in Sesshomaru's office door.
"Yes, I need your assistance for a trivial matter. You know of the Taisho Corporation Winter Ball, correct?" Sesshomaru's cool and emotionless voice drifted to Kagome's ears.
"Yes, I have. I've always wanted to go…" Kagome sighed wistfully. She thought it was such a strange coincidence that just minutes ago her and Sango were talking about the same thing.
"Well, that takes care of one matter; at least I don't have to force you to go…" Sesshomaru said, and Kagome lit up with glee.
"You mean I'm going!? YAY!!" Kagome's high pitched squeal hurt Sesshomaru's ears. He shot her a death glare, which shut her right up.
"Yes. I need a…date, as my father would call it. My half-brother has a mate, Murasaki, as I'm sure you're aware of. So this makes me look like no one is good enough for me. So I must please the public and the press and bring a date, and this year I have picked you. The last date was…..not my type." Sesshomaru stated, thinking of Zouo and nearly losing his composure to show his distaste. "I have money for you to get suitable clothing, and I assume you know it is an old time ball?"
"Yes, women need to wear kimonos and such." Kagome looked overjoyed. Sesshomaru wondered if she was going to squeal again.
"Yes. My personal tailor, Tanoshii, will make the kimono for you. She is a kaminari youkai, so be alert if you find to be in the middle of a thunderstorm. Your miko powers should protect you. "Sesshomaru said, pulling a silver credit card out of his wallet. "I trust you won't spend all of my money. A limo will pick you up and bring you to my home before the ball, so we will enter together. Pick something interesting," Sesshomaru said. "I would like to see your creativity."
"Is that all you would like me to do today?" Kagome thought his stoic tone was getting annoying. Dates are trivial matters? She suddenly wondered if he was gay.
"Yes. Take this card. Tanoshii already knows you are coming. My driver will take you to her shop." Sesshomaru handed Kagome the silver card. "You will be meeting a lot of important people that night, Higurashi. Do not screw it up," Sesshomaru looked at her with a sudden death glare. "I would like for my reputation to stay intact when the night is over. I would also like to pick up my lunch for me while you're in town. . Get something that you think I would like- rabbit works nicely," Sesshomaru had the tiniest of smirks on his face as he thought of ripping up Zouo with his teeth. "And I'd like it before three pm. That is all," he dismissed.
"Goodbye, Sesshomaru." Kagome bowed and left the room with the silver card in her hand. She looked at it. It was traveler's Visa, and the Taisho family shield was on the front.
"So what did Sesshomaru ask you for, Kagome?" Sango eyed the card in her hand suspiciously.
"You'd never believe me if I told you, but I'm going to tell you anyway!" Kagome smiled so big you'd think her face would break. "I'm his date to the ball!" she squealed.
"No way!" Sango said, mildly shocked. "Well at least I have a friend there this time." Sango smiled.
"Wait, you're invited too, Sango?" Kagome said. "Is Miroku taking you?"
"Yes, he is." Sango smiled playfully. "I've been his date since I've worked here."
"Lucky," Kagome said, and then looked at her watch. It was 1:30. "Sango, I must go. Not only do I need to go see Tanoshii, but I also must get Sesshomaru his lunch. Do you know where I can find decent rabbit?" Kagome asked.
"His driver would know. " Sango said. "Hurry! Tanoshii is famous for taking up people's time." Sango ushered her towards the elevator.
At 2 o'clock, Kagome stared at the large array of silks that the little shop had.
"So you're the one who needs the kimono for Taisho? Please, pick out whatever you like." Tanoshii said, quickly taking Kagome through a pretty long tour of the shop, until Kagome finally spotted a pink silk with butterflies on it. A slim black obi was chosen to wrap around her. After lightning speed measurement taking, she was rung up on the register. Handing over Sesshomaru's credit card, she ran back to the limo to avoid getting rain on her, after an unusual thunderstorm appeared.
"Do you know where I can find a rabbit dish for Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked the driver.
"Shokuji is a good place for rabbit, Miss Kagome," said the driver.
"Please just call me Kagome," said Kagome. "I hate formalities."
"Okay, Kagome. I will take you to Shokuji. Call 1-545-7b7-87a5 to call in the order. It should be ready by the time we get there."
"Okay," Kagome took out her cell phone and dialed the number. "Hello? Yes I would like one order of rabbit for pick up, please." A short pause. "Put it under Taisho." Fast talking could be heard over the phone. "Thank you very much. Good-bye." Kagome hung up her cell phone and looked at the time. It was 2:30. "OMIGOSH! How long is it Shokuji?"
"Fifteen, and fifteen to get back to Headquarters." The driver said.
"Oh no oh no! How fast can you drive in this thing?" Kagome asked. "Sesshomaru asked for his food no later than three!!"
"I'll go as fast as I can." The driver forced the limousine to pick up about ten miles.
As soon as they got there, Kagome ran up to the man with Sesshomaru's food. "I don't have time to pay you." Kagome said.
"It is quite alright, miss. We can add it to Taisho-sama's tab." Said the waiter. "Go!" he said. "He eats lunch at three pm!"
Kagome ran back to the car, shouting a "Thank you" as she climbed in the back. "GO! WE'RE GONNA BE LATE!"
The driver pushed the limo as much as he could w/o bringing attention to himself. They arrived back at the office building at 2:55. Kagome ran up to the elevator. She ran out as soon as the elevator opened the doors and rushed in to Sesshomaru's office.
"Here is your lunch." Kagome set it down in front of him. Sesshomaru looked at the wall clock. It said 2:59.
"I was wondering when my lunch would get here. Did Tanoshii keep you longer than expected?" Sesshomaru opened the Styrofoam box and took a whiff. "You got this from Shokuji, did you not?"
"Yes, I did." Kagome hoped she had gotten the right thing.
"It's cold." Sesshomaru said. "Throw it out. I don't eat things that aren't hot."
Tears jumped to Kagome's eyes. "Yes, sir." She took the Styrofoam box and walked out.
"Get me some hot coffee. Black," Sesshomaru said.
Go and get it yourself, you big jerk. Kagome thought. "Yes." She said, as she exited the room. Sango saw her disposition.
"He's not easy to please, Kagome, don't be too hard on yourself." Sango said comfortingly. "It's just a small mistake,"
"Where is the coffee?" Kagome asked, obviously trying to hold back tears.
"Over there." Sango pointed to the coffee machine in the corner.
"Thank you." Kagome said. She poured Sesshomaru a cup of coffee.
"Here you are, Sesshomaru." Kagome said, bitterness and sorrow and humiliation mixed with her scent.
"Be happier." Sesshomaru said, taking a whiff.
"How can you expect me to be happy when you just insulted me by having me throw out the work I just did to get it to you?" Kagome said, throwing up mental defenses.
"I expect you to try and be happy, so your scent doesn't kill my nose and I don't kill you." Sesshomaru said simply, taking a sip of his coffee. "Did you get the kimono?"
"Yes." Kagome spat, clearly angry, now the scent of anger mixed with her aura.
Well, it's not sorrow. Anything smells better than that. Sesshomaru thought.
"Don't take the tour of Tanoshii's shop next time." Sesshomaru said. She was calming down, he could tell with her aura.
"That's better." Sesshomaru said. "Now that you've calmed down, I need to tell you something. You are expected to come to my home to meet my father. He has a fetish for meeting my dates." Sesshomaru said. "You're coming home with me. You will be paid overtime."
"Thank you." Kagome said.
"We will leave at five." Sesshomaru said. "You are dismissed."
